I was in the 35k-40k range with on average 100hrs MANDATORY overtime, taking crappy calls from people dying or in need of medical help. I got tired of how poorly our Communications center was ran and how underpaid (in comparison to ENTRY level or SEASONAL fire-fighters who worked a 1/4 of the hours). After taking 12, yes 12 DOA calls in one day, I said I'm too young to be stuck here. So I went back to school, most will be paid for with I have saved up, but I'm back in the 0k salary. However I'm happy, less stressed, and have 4-day weekends, so I'm not complaining.
Tyson